YEARLY HIGH
3.7220 MVR
YEARLY LOW
3.1991 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5102 MVR

2017 GHS to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 3.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.1991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5229 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5814 to the December average rate of 3.4149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7220 was down 7.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,610 MVR
2016 Average 19,348 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 15,995 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,614.29 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6858
3.3860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MVR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.5519, compared to 3.4685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3286 MVR (High: 3.5971 / Low: 3.2685). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 MVR (High: 3.5217 / Low: 3.4806).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3286
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.6608) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3219 (-8.08%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.6608
2016 Avg (April) 3.9827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6447 3.5252 3.5814
February 3.5443 3.3543 3.4733
March 3.5971 3.2685 3.4233
April 3.7220 3.5752 3.6608
May 3.6826 3.5340 3.6159
June 3.6580 3.4929 3.5566
July 3.5626 3.4944 3.5295
August 3.5242 3.1991 3.4723
September 3.5244 3.4017 3.4803
October 3.5217 3.4806 3.5028
November 3.4977 3.2924 3.4110
December 3.4479 3.3975 3.4149